Serif Normal Lekuf 11 is a regular weight, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ASV Codar', 'Nazanin', 'Palatino', and 'Palatino Linotype' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, headlines, branding, invitations, classic, literary, formal, authoritative, traditional text, editorial clarity, formal tone, classic prestige, bracketed, calligraphic, crisp, stately, bookish.
This serif typeface shows strong thick–thin modulation with crisp, tapered finishing strokes and predominantly bracketed serifs. Capitals are broad and steady, with generous internal spaces and a relatively horizontal stress that keeps rounds like C, O, and Q open and balanced. Lowercase forms are compact and traditionally structured, with a double-storey a, a clean two-storey g, and narrow joins that emphasize the high-contrast rhythm. Overall spacing reads measured and orderly, giving lines a consistent, text-oriented texture while still feeling sharp in display sizes.
It suits long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a classic serif texture is desirable, and it scales well for headlines and pull quotes thanks to its crisp contrast and confident proportions. It can also support formal branding, certificates, and invitations where a traditional, authoritative tone is needed.
The tone is traditional and composed, with a distinctly literary, editorial voice. Its sharp contrast and refined terminals convey formality and authority, making it feel at home in institutional or heritage contexts. The overall impression is confident and dignified rather than casual or playful.
The design appears intended as a conventional, text-centric serif with elevated contrast and refined detailing, aiming for clarity and tradition while offering enough sharpness for strong typographic presence in titles and display settings.
The numerals follow the same high-contrast logic, with clear differentiation and sturdy verticals, and punctuation and capitals maintain a crisp, engraved-like finish. The sample text shows a stable baseline and an even typographic color, with contrast that becomes especially pronounced at larger sizes.